Christmas in Nepal offers a change of scene: walking through Sherpa villages, visiting monasteries and discovering everyday life in the Himalayan valleys. For the end of 2026, we feature a trek to Pikey Peak and a cultural journey through Bhutan and Nepal. The Kathmandu, Bandipur, Pokhara and Chitwan trip is already fully booked, but we have kept it in this selection so you can compare the routes.
26 December 2026 to 5 January 2027: eleven days to discover a different side of the Himalayas.
Your choice depends on how you want to travel: several days of mountain walking, a journey focused on heritage and monasteries, or a combination of towns and nature. Here are the Christmas itineraries and their departure status.
Pikey Peak: a Christmas trek through Sherpa country
The lower Everest region offers a walking journey through villages, trails and monasteries. The route passes through Japre and Junbesi and visits Thupten Chöling, with nights in local lodges. The ascent of Pikey Peak, at 4,065 metres, is the high point of the route; views of the great Himalayan summits depend on the weather. This moderate trek suits people who already enjoy walking for several consecutive days and want to combine mountain scenery with Sherpa culture.
Nepal✔️ 26/12/2026–05/01/2027
✔️ From €1,690 + approx. €540 air taxes
Bhutan and Nepal: New Year among valleys and monasteries
For travellers who prefer a cultural itinerary, this journey links the Kathmandu Valley with Bhutan. Thimphu, Punakha and Paro lead to one of its highlights: the walk to the Tiger’s Nest monastery. Temples, architecture and everyday life shape a journey with a different pace from a multi-day trek. An optional Nepal extension can be booked separately to add more time to the trip.
✔️ 26/12/2026–05/01/2027
✔️ From €2,790 · international flights not included
Kathmandu, Bandipur, Pokhara and Chitwan: fully booked
This route combines the heritage of the Kathmandu Valley, the towns of Bandipur and Pokhara, and nature activities in Chitwan National Park. It offers a way to explore different landscapes and communities without making a multi-day trek the focus of the holiday. The 26 December departure is fully booked. We have kept the trip card so you can explore the itinerary, but it is closed to new bookings for this date.
✔️ 26/12/2026–05/01/2027
✔️ FULLY BOOKED
Which trip should you choose for Christmas?
If you want to walk, Pikey Peak is the trekking option in this selection. If heritage and valley life appeal more, Bhutan and Nepal offer a cultural journey. Contact our team to check availability and departure conditions before booking.
You can also read our Annapurna or Everest trekking comparison and our selection of Christmas trips to Nepal and Bhutan.
Other Christmas travel options
Beyond the Himalayas, our Christmas and New Year programme offers other ways to travel: walking in Costa Rica’s national parks, discovering Kenya’s wildlife on safari, exploring the rock and sand landscapes of the Algerian Sahara, or visiting the historic towns of Albania and Macedonia. Whether you prefer nature, desert landscapes or a cultural journey, there are itineraries with different settings and paces for the end of the year. Explore all the routes in our Christmas programme.